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Lord of the Flies

by William Golding · 1954 · 224 pages

Stephen King
Stephen King
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Stephen King

About This Book

Stranded on a deserted island, a group of British schoolboys attempts to govern themselves with disastrous results. As their fragile sense of order collapses, the boys descend into a state of primitive savagery. The novel explores the inherent darkness of human nature and the thin line between civilization and chaos.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorFiction & LiteratureSociety & Politics

Topics

CivilizationDecision MakingHuman NatureLeadershipMoralityPower Dynamics

Book Details

Published

1954

Pages

224

Language

en

ISBN

9780399501487

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature

Audiobook Available

6h 35m
Narrated by William Golding

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